Pin13Tweet13 Shares Mud Kitchen Ideas The mother of all kids activities is a mud kitchen. It’s a prepare once (make or buy it once) & let’em go. It offers hours of independent, focused play & it is an easy way to combine learning, play and imagination. Here are some easy ideas to get your …
Pin190Tweet190 Shares DIY kids activities calendars help tie in learning with fun activities and make it way easier to stay organized. Kids Activities calendars are great for: Homeschooling Babysitters/ Nanny After school activities School Breaks (our printables include 2 months of summer & winter activities) How to Make Kids Activities Calendar STEP 1 A theme …
Pin201Tweet201 Shares Do your kids go to summer camp? I have been looking into it and it’s a little pricey in our area & my son is still pretty young (not sure if he’ll actually stay all day or not want to go some of the days) so I was thinking for a fraction of …
Pin52Tweet52 Shares Do you have a go-to playdough recipe? Here’s an easy playdough recipe with essential oils- smells amazing, is ready in about 10 minutes & is calming for kids. The finished play-dough will last about 2 months if stored in an air tight container or resealable bag. Kids Activities with Playdough: Fine Motor Play …
Pin103Tweet103 Shares My son LOVES art! It used the be the only thing that would hold his short attention span. He wasn’t the kind of 3 year old where you could set out crayons or markers and just let him have at it. I’d have to repaint many, many walls. So once a week I’d …
Pin142Tweet142 Shares Managing multiple grade levels can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be! Homeschooling is a big decision that puts you at the heart of your children’s education! This is an amazing place to be although for first time homeschoolers the thought alone is enough to scare most parents away from …
Pin112Tweet112 Shares We began homeschooling by accident. I had no intention of (ever) homeschooling and to be honest the thought used to terrify me (and I’m a credentialed teacher). We started homeschooling with picture books & the need for some extra support. He noticed that things came easier to other kids & even his cousins. …
Pin166Tweet166 Shares Gardening with Kids is Multi-sensory (children learn best when more than one sense is used during an activity) Develops Fine Motor Skills provides Quality Time helps kids Respect our environment teaches responsibility to care for our Environment introduces kids to Healthy Eating Getting Started This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. …
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Pin225Tweet225 Shares Counting is important! Beginning math skills take a lot of time to develop and kids need a lot of practice especially when they’re first starting out. Here is a book list of our 50 favorite counting books for kids. This Post contains affiliate links, for more information see my disclosure policy. Counting Books for kids: …
Pin32Tweet32 Shares Counting with kids it’s IMPERATIVE! Don’t get me wrong, all math skills are important. But the foundation of all math revolves around a child’s number sense. Number sense is their understanding of numbers. Did you know that when you consistently practice counting with your kids you are building their future understanding of math? …
